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To: Rich Genik who wrote (2892)	9/8/1999 8:41:00 PM
From: dwight vickers	Respond to of 2985

Couldn't resist. Anyone who wants to really understand NTN's current situation could do worse than read Darren's posts at Yahoo. That would be d_gasser - - - - - - - - - - - - Darren by: dwiane (50/M) 6785 of 6785 It was reported here that a former tech guy at NTN said that these "software" type problems with the new system would be more difficult to fix than hardware problems. I think he used stronger terms. The decimating of the tech staff was only part of his reasoning. It is happening exactly as he predicted. Even at a very visible location that has been babysat since installation, the problems continue. Bennigans?? They've been a customer of NTN's for 6 or 7 years. As someone else stated, where is the announcement that a large customer like Damons is changing over?? Pizzaria Uno had a similar sounding deal to Bennies. We know how that's worked out. A source familiar with NTN sales says they probably gave them discounted 100 site pricing, and the trick now will be getting them to really do it. Even in the "bad old days" at NTN that type of deal would never have been allowed. A scent of desperation is in the air. Maybe ad revenue will save them. Oh wait, none of them yet, either. They need two big ones just to get back to when they were doing terribly. Why don't they just give one away so that they can do a PR? Did "player" really say that site numbers are up?? NTN's own internal numbers show a decline of way over 100 sites this year. And that doesn't include the ones who've stopped paying and are merely helping build accounts receivable. If love is blind, I guess NTN bullishness can be deaf and dumb. Dwight (especially..........) -------------- Other than this it all looks great!!!!!!!1

To: Rich Genik who wrote (2892)	9/18/1999 6:32:00 PM
From: June	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 2985

More news. Looks like the pieces are being put into place. Dare I say "Go NTN." Thursday September 16, 2:39 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release NTN Secures $4 Million Line of Credit CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16,1999--NTN Communications, Inc. today announced that it has secured a $4 million line of credit from Coast Business Credit, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southern Pacific Bank. ------------------------------------------------------------ Thursday September 16, 3:25 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release NTN Appoints R.L. Anderson as New President of NTN Networks Beverage Industry Executive To Drive Growth In NTN's Hospitality Business CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 1999--NTN Communications Inc. (AMEX:NTN - news), operator of the nation's largest interactive television network for hospitality venues, today announced that Robert L. Anderson has been appointed to the newly created post of president/NTN Networks, the firm's hospitality division. The NTN Networks division encompasses two interactive television networks broadcasting sports games and trivia competitions to hospitality venues including restaurants, sports bars and taverns. NTN Communications also operates NTN Studios, the creator of original multi-player games which are distributed to the NTN Networks, NTN Internet areas and strategic partners. A 20-year veteran of the consumer products hospitality industry with a focus on beverages, Anderson assumes responsibility for all operations of NTN Networks, including sales, marketing, customer service, manufacturing and product development. V. Tyrone Lam, who previously ran the NTN Communications' hospitality division, will focus on NTN's Internet rollout plans. Both executives will report to NTN chairman and chief executive officer Stanley B. Kinsey.